FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,971 km
6,817 miles
VLA
Vandalia
United States
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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FUK VLA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Vandalia Municipal Airport
IATA Code FUK VLA
ICAO Code RJFF KVLA
City Fukuoka Vandalia
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 537 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 38.990000, -89.170000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Vandalia (VLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) in Vandalia, United States is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Fukuoka, it's 22:46 in Vandalia. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vandalia (VLA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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